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Congress Must Demand Stronger Leadership from OSD Space Policy

Peter Garretson1 Comment

In 2019, Congress created the position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy (ASD Space Policy) to elevate space within the Office of the Secretary of Defense and provide…

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European Commission: Taking Charge of Space Defense

Christophe Bosquillon0 Comments

European Commissioner Thierry Breton recently recalled what former President Donald Trump told the president of the European Commission (EC), Ursula van der Leyen, back in 2020. Trump suggested that he…

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Is NASA a National Security Organization?

Peter Garretson0 Comments

Is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) a national security organization? The answer matters greatly in the division of labor between government agencies, as well as how NASA should…

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Allied Contributions for Combined Space Operations and Deterrence

Robert Atchison0 Comments

The United States is acknowledged as the global leader in both military and commercial space. Today’s geopolitical landscape is multipolar due to the rise of China as a potential rival…

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Global Security Review 2023 Article Compendium

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The "Global Security Review 2023 Compendium" is a comprehensive collection of articles addressing key issues in global security. It includes analysis on topics like American strategic posture, space deterrence, challenges…

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European Union Space Strategy for Security and Defense

Christophe Bosquillon0 Comments

Recently the European Union (EU) released its EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence. This document is centered on safeguarding space activities and enhancing the security of EU interests and…

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Japanese Space Strategy: Deploying a Credible Deterrent

Christophe Bosquillon

On August 31, 1998, North Korea fired a Taepodong 1 missile into Japanese airspace, taking allies and adversaries by surprise. Fifteen years later, China emerged as an even more ominous…

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Anti-Satellite Capabilities and American Options for Strategic Deterrence in Outer Space

Kaili Ayers

Deterrence, which is traditionally associated with nuclear weapons, is becoming increasingly unable to address emerging technologies that sit beyond the scope of conventional weapons capabilities. A proposed category of capabilities…

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Russia and the Growing Danger of Satellite Cyberattacks

Alexis Schlotterback

To prove itself a formidable competitor in space, Russia is turning to space warfare. This includes anti-satellite tactics using cyber. Even in terrestrial cyber conflicts, Russia possesses the ability to…

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The Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force: The Good and Bad

Christopher Stone

In August 2023, the Department of the Air Force released its congressional report on Space Force strategy, which was directed by Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act…

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Deterrence in Space: It’s Not Complicated

Michael J. Listner

Outer space is often described in strategic terms as the “high-ground” or a “contested-domain,” depending on the political environment and policy objectives. The application of deterrence, most often discussed in…